Canadian music icon and The Tragically Hip frontman, Gord Downie, has passed away.

The singer had been suffering from a rare, terminal form of brain cancer.

The news was confirmed by a statement put out by the band on their website. The site crashed within minutes of the posting.

https://twitter.com/thehipdotcom/status/920628509369950208

Gord was a vocal advocate for Indigenous rights, leaving The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund as his legacy.

Gord Downie was appointed a member of the Order of Canada “in recognition of outstanding Indigenous leadership.”

Rest in Peace; in Gord we trust.

An emotional Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the country earlier this morning. Video credit to CBC News.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgGxDHiUR50&feature=youtu.be

Listen to Vista Radio's Tribute To Gord Downie here:

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